Print Production Manager

1 week ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full time £40,000 - £50,000

Salary: £40k to £50k pa (depending on experience)

This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – -

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – -

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – -

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.

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Person specification:

Our client, a long established Printing firm, is looking for an ambitious, experienced Production professional. This role requires someone currently operating in a production management role within the printing arena.

Strategically strong, you will be commercially aware with strong influencing skills.

Reporting to the board on all areas of production, you will be comfortable communicating effectively and professionally at all levels.

As Print Production Manager, you will operate with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and work with a sense of urgency with demonstrable energy and drive.

You will be responsible for management of all print (Litho, Digital,) and all finishing processes.

Required skills:

Strong delegation and people development ability.

Experience planning and setting production and business strategy with an understanding of financial considerations and implications.

Ability to prioritise own work and work of others to meet deadlines and achieve targets in a fast paced dynamic environment. Experience with setting of Key Performance Indicators and managing to targets.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an experience of managing and delivering change.

Proactive, positive, enthusiastic ‐ demonstrating a "can do" attitude. Leads by example with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that all direct reports are aware of performance and service requirements and understand what must be done to achieve them.
  • Organise, control and monitor the flow of production ensuring quality is maintained.
  • Ensure that communication between departments is ongoing and utilised to maintain an environment of efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all staffing and shifts fully utilise the manpower and equipment for maximum efficiency
  • Review all the output of all departments (Pre‐press, Print, Bindery, Dispatch) and work continuously to improve processes, driving and managing change to achieve set goals
  • Create and manage print production schedules. Overseeing current and future capacity vs current and future demand.
  • Ensure KPIs are in place in all departments and production targets are met. Including monitoring the performance of all department managers/supervisors (conduct performance reviews/appraisals etc.)
  • Pricing, costing and ordering/buying all appropriate consumables, stock etc in a planned and commercially efficient manner.
  • Assist in the preparation of appropriate budgets and ensure all departmental budgets are met in conjunction with the Operations Director
  • Ensure all equipment is always maintained to a high operational standard
  • Ensure all work and production methods are completed to a high quality standard
  • Ensure all Company policies are adhered to
  • Identify areas for continuous improvement and research possible solutions
  • Keep up to date with latest trends, technology, equipment etc
  • With the Operations Director manage the HR of the manufacturing staff, liaising with staff representatives, introduce and manage policies and procedures.
  • Produce regular reports as required, including those required for board/management meeting

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